Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson

We love the open road at Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson®, and we are excited to help you experience the fun and adventure that a quality Harley-Davidson® motorcycle can bring into your life! We are proud to serve the Thunder Bay area, offering the best in new and pre-owned motorcycles. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales, financing, service, and parts departments are ready to offer outstanding service at every point, from assisting while you're making your choice to ongoing maintenance and customization. At Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson®, we value the opportunity to create a long-term relationship with our customers, and we do that by making sure to exceed your expectations.

History

1974 to 1976

At 1330 Rosslyn road, our founder Ted Ciotucha started a customizing and paint shop called Rosslyn Motorcycle Clinic. Here we made and customized parts as there were no aftermarket suppliers then. He worked in construction by day, and on bikes on evenings & weekends. We even silk-screened our own t-shirts on his dining room table. As the workload increased, he hired staff and was the logical choice when the Harley-Davidson® franchise became available. The back yard garage was not suitable any longer and a new building was in order.

1977 to 1984

The new shop was four times the size of the old one, and when it was completed, Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson® was born. As the demands on Ted's time increased, he quit his job in construction to build the city's first and still only single line dealership. For the first time customers did not have to walk around lawn mowers, snow machines, or power products to get to the Harley-Davidson® motorcycles

1983

Ted received this 1983 Low Rider in recognition of his efforts in his Rural Dealership category. Three motorcycles were awarded by Deeley that year. The paint was designed by Willy G Davidson himself. Ted rode this motorcycle for 10 years with trips to Sturgis & the Harley-Davidson® Anniversary Celebrations in Milwaukee. Ted had removed the air cleaner & tins to preserve them. He replaced the with blue tins & rode the bike for another decade or so. It has been recently restored to its original condition.

1993 to 2001

The Harley-Davidson® Motor Company's commitment to product improvements and increased demand for our motorcycles made the showroom too small to handle the volume of people looking for accessories, motor clothes®, and collectibles. A massive renovation doubled it's size and made it possible to offer our customers a modern exclusive Harley-Davidson® retail outlet, that would make anyone feel welcome and comfortable. Work continues on the outside as the parking lot has been expanded, and look for the service dept. improvements. In the meantime drop in any time, the complementary coffee is always fresh.

2002 to 2004

More picture windows on the front and side of the shop, gives the inside lots of light. Trees are relocated to the rear and a boardwalk in the front will give visitors a place to rest in the shade.

2004 to 2008

The acquisition of the property at 636 Arthur Street West has given us a presence on the busiest intersection for hundreds of miles around Thunder Bay. The Bar & Shield will be seen by every Harley® Rider traveling across our great country as well as riders coming into Thunder Bay from the USA.

2009

In October 2009 construction commenced to see all departments of Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson® under one roof. This was achieved March 2013, when the final department, "Service", was moved into the Arthur Street location. After 39 years there is no longer a Harley-Davidson® Dealership at the Roslyn Road location. Although final touches and behind-the-scenes construction still continues, it is wonderful to have our Bike Sales, Service, Parts & Accessories and Motor Clothes Sales all under one roof.

2014

Official Grand Opening for the Arthur St location.

2016

Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson® wins the Gold Circle of Excellence Western Region - for outstanding performance and delivering experience that fulfill the dreams of our customers.

2017

Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson® celebrates 40 years. 2017 Also won Thunder Bay Harley-Davidson® the Bronze Circle of Recognition West Market for their performance in delivering experience that fulfill the dreams of our customers.

Contact Us

Call us at (807) 577-6221 or come by today and experience our superior service and selection! We look forward to serving you!